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Tambellini going back Saturday

OAKMONT, Pa. — Riley Lewis and his caddie Alex Tambellini, a 2018 graduate of East Liverpool High School, will be around for the weekend at the U.S. Open. But it might be only for two holes. Lewis was one of 13 players on the course Friday when play was suspended at 8:15 p.m. due to ...

All-Ohio honors for Eagles

HANOVERTON — United’s baseball team was ruthless in its pursuit of an Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference title this season and a big reason why was the play of senior pitcher Parker Newburn. For his efforts this season, Newburn was named a Div. VI All-Ohioan by the Ohio High School Baseball ...

ALL-OVAC BASEBALL

All-OVAC Baseball CLASS 1A FIRST TEAM: Kason Angel (Cameron, 11), Brooks Bower (Conotton Valley, 12), David Connors (Madonna, 12), Koleton Grishkevich (Madonna, 12), Parker Hopkins (Trinity Christian, 11), Jacob Lazear (Madonna, 11), Zayde Long (Cameron, 10), Trevor Martin (Valley, 9), ...

GOLF RESULTS

Zep’s Pizza & More at Pinky’s, Coil Line Service League at Eagle Pass STANDINGS: Brian Bostick-Chuck Sluss 61 1/2, Kevin Beresford-Dick Cope 60, Rod Wright-Scott Cope 59 1/2, Gage Chestnut-Isaiah Chestnut 58 1/2, Galen Brandt-Rick Beadles 57 1/2, Jeff Cain-Jim Barton 50, Chad ...

Pleska delivers historic campaign

There was no stopping Columbiana High School graduate Caitlynn Pleska in her softball career. The Clipper recently capped her stellar career by being names a first-team All-Ohioan by the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association for the second time. Pleska, who is headed ...

Eagles land on All-Ohio

HANOVERTON — United’s baseball team was ruthless in its pursuit of an Eastern Ohio Athletic Conference title this season and a big reason why was the play of senior pitcher Parker Newburn. For his efforts this season, Newburn was named a Div. VI All-Ohioan by the Ohio High School ...

OHSAA rolls back football playoff field

COLUMBUS — Big changes are coming to the Ohio high school football playoffs. The Ohio High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that starting with the 2025 season, only 12 teams per region will qualify for the football postseason, down from the current 16. The change was approved ...

East Liverpool grad in forefront at U.S. Open

OAKMONT, Pa. — East Liverpool High School graduate Alex Tambellini usually watches the U.S. Open on TV. This week he’ll be on the course. Tambellini is caddying for Riley Lewis, a former Loyola of Marymount University standout who made it through qualifying. The 125th U.S. Open will ...

Bosco named top coach

Olentangy Liberty head girls lacrosse coach Tim Bosco, a 1986 East Liverpool High School graduate, was recently named USA Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Bosco led the Patriots to a 22-1 record and the Div. I state championship. The team also won the state title in 2024.

Area track and field leaders

Here are the top high school track and field times and marks in Columbiana County and southern Mahoning County for the 2025 season, according to meet results reported to the Morning Journal: BOYS LEADERS 110 HURDLES: Tyrell Watkins (Wellsville) 16.0 and 16.59, Cole Long 16.06, Luke Fye (West ...